I sometimes slip english words or propositions without realizing it. Of course, I didn't forget the language. But I'm so used to English, living in an English speaking country. That happens especially when I'm tired. Do you think that is embarassing or I should apologize for it?
2007-11-19 18:26:56 · 12 answers · asked by Theta40 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I have the same problem. My native language is English, but l tend to slip in German words sometimes, because I've lived in Germany so long....and sometimes, saying things in German is much easier than saying things in English.
People have told me it's a bit annoying that I mix German and English, but sometimes I can't help it. I don't apologize and I'm not embarrassed, because many people are not bilingual, and they don't understand how difficult it is sometimes.
I think you're right. It's a concentration thing, and when you tired, your mind tends to wander.So if I'm speaking to somebody whose gotten annoyed with me because of my mixture of English and German, I just concentrate a little extra to please the person when I'm speaking to him/her.
2007-11-19 19:17:50 · answer #1 · answered by Ladyhawke 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2016-09-05 09:53:16 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all, most people will understand your situation and will ask you to repeat yourself if they don't know the word you are using.
After more than 60 years in this country (Australia), my grandmother stills lets an occasional foreign word slip into her english language conversation, and when she is speaking to friends in her own language, it's sometimes almost half and half!
Just relax and rely on your friends to let you know if they need you to explain something!
Congratulations on being bilingual, also ~ it's tough to learn a second language, I'm trying to do so now!
Cheers :-)
2007-11-19 18:38:25 · answer #3 · answered by thing55000 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I've had the same problem with spanish & english & even sometimes been translating to a group,& forget who I'm talking to & use the wrong language with the wrong person. lol everyone usually justs laughs it off & then asks me to repeat it in their language.
2007-11-20 10:12:36 · answer #4 · answered by glorydvine 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i think that speaking spanish and then slipping some english in might get people confused but you can always apologize.
ITs not embarassing its just something you cant help doing
happpens to me
and i forget words too
but i always find a way for people to understand what im trying to tell them.
2007-11-21 08:19:02 · answer #5 · answered by soulmate (HERE & FOUND) 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No,I don't think you should apologize,unless YOU feel the need to. They probably understand anyway. If they don't understand the words,maybe translate it in their language.
2007-11-21 01:42:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My husband is from Germany, but he is worse than you because starts talking to the German in English and the English speakers Germany. We just laugh. At the time you slip in a word, "sorry" I spoke in English, but I meant . . . .
2007-11-19 23:38:50 · answer #7 · answered by Snoot 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No, it's a part of who you are now. If they don't understand the words though, make sure you explain what it is, that's all.
2007-11-19 18:31:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If they appear bewildered, a casual "Sorry, I meant such-and-such" should suffice-you aren't deliberately being rude.
2007-11-19 18:35:13 · answer #9 · answered by barbara 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. People probably understand, and if they dont then just explain like u have done here
2007-11-19 18:30:11 · answer #10 · answered by Pretty in punk chick 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋